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Baked Buffalo Wings

I made these wings knowing that the ever-popular “buffalo” flavor wasn’t usually something I was a big fan of. So, when I put this plate in front of my hungry husband, I expected to just go about my business and move on to other things. But after he gobbled up two, there were still quite a few left. Just sitting there. Staring at me. And smelling delicious.

I went in for the kill and devoured one right then and there. And, well, I think can now say I’m a buffalo wing fan. With this recipe, you will love them too if you don’t already. They may look five-alarm spicy, but in fact, while the flavor is very pronounced the spice is only minimal.

So, now that I love buffalo wings I also know how I like them – not too saucy, but crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. That’s just what these are. If you prefer ‘em saucy and spicy, just slather on some more buffalo or spicy sauce.

Served with a side of bleu cheese and a few celery sticks, these baked buffalo wings are the perfect way to kick off a game day feast, or any casual party. I know I can’t wait for the next time we get messy in the kitchen and make these again!

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and top with a cooling rack.

Place the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and salt into a re-sealable plastic bag, and shake to mix. Add the chicken wings, seal, and toss until well coated with the flour mixture. Refrigerate chicken in the bag for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce in a small bowl. Dip the wings into this mixture, and place back on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and crispy on the outside, about 45 minutes. Turn the wings over halfway during cooking so they cook evenly.

I love baking chicken wings…and then just throwing them on the grill to get that extra crispiness…but I’m with you, I try and stay away from them when we go out as they are deep fried and although my stomach loves them so, it’s my hips and thighs that seem to protest!! :) Your wings look DE-LICIOUS!!

There’s your post! So glad it’s showing up in my reader again. I knew something was amiss when I hadn’t seen any of your entries in a while. What a great post to come back to – perfect for superbowl weekend.

Oooh I love buffalo wings! I’ve actually been craving them for a couple days now and this recipe makes me want them even more! Good thing there will be some at the party we’re going to tomorrow. I’m definitely keeping this recipe though to make very soon!

I’m usually not a big fan of buffalo wings…but maybe I just need to try your variety! These sure do look delicious, and I can imagine how you and your husband enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a great day tomorrow!

hi Georgiathis is a great alternative to the evil fried wings, although I do love them way too much! Yours do look delicious and honestly I could use to stay away from fried foods….sighthanks for a wonderful post!Dennis

this looks great! Superbowl day is here and still I have no idea what I will entertain with. These ideas are great! Thank you for sharing them! I love your blog, and I’m glad you got the chance to look at mine! It DOES sound like we got a lot in common! thanks for the kind words…i am new at this blog thing so I appreciate them so much!

Georgia, you like your wings just like I do – nice and crispy, not too much sauce! I just made some baked wings on my blog a few weeks ago (adapted from Alton Brown) but I have never tried breading them with flour first. I am making some again tonight, maybe I will try this way!

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